Mayor discusses earnings tax , bulky trash pick up and the city budget at south KC meeting
“Without it, we go into a tailspin.”
“Without it, we go into a tailspin.”
“There’s just no let up in the need. We’re getting calls from people who are months and months behind (in rent).”
“They understand that the people whom [the closure] directly affects are New Castle residents.”
The significantly deteriorated bridge on Raytown Rd. over Lumpkins Fork near Longview Lake also received financial approval for design services.
The Eagles currently have a record of 5-1 after winning back-to-back home games by a combined score of 110-0.
“Some people think they need to put in a new kitchen in order to sell an older house but that’s not true in this market.”
“Easy access to highways, restaurants, shopping, walking trails, golf and medical care is appealing to a lot of people.”
“The housing market is a bright spot in the current economy, and you can expect it to continue.”
“This is the first time most city leaders have seen this model. As a nonprofit, we can do that at one-hundredth of the cost as some corporation can.”
“It’s been 17 years since the last property tax levy increase. We’ve done a good job of being fiscally responsible. However, we are in a different time period.”
Repairing potholes and resurfacing streets are two of the key areas in Kansas City’s budget that will avoid cuts despite a $70 million shortfall.